Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision

Niger's military government has suspended nine French media outlets, including France 24 and RFI, citing the repeated dissemination of content threatening public order and national stability. Reporters Without Borders described the decision as abusive and called for its immediate reversal. Since the July 2023 coup, the regime has intensified its crackdown on media, particularly those critical of its policies.